Kaizer Motaung Jr has plenty to ponder. Image: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Jr explains why Kaizer Chiefs signed Fleurs

The Kaizer Chiefs sporting director has explained what convinced them to make a permanent move for Luke Fleurs.

by James Freemantle

27-10-2023 09:48

in Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Motaung Jr has plenty to ponder. Image: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. has explained why the club opted to sign ex-SuperSport defender Luke Fleurs.

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23-year-old Luke Fleurs, a versatile defender, was pictured in training at Naturena in September. Chiefs didn’t rush to make a deal permanent though because as a free agent, Fleurs could join at any time. On Thursday, Chiefs confirmed his arrival. Fleurs has signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year.

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Luke Fleurs Kaizer Chiefs — Kaizer Chiefs have fortified their defensive unit with the signing of Under-23 international, Luke Fleurs, on a two-year contract. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs website

Motaung Jr discusses the club’s new signing

“We are very excited and happy to have Luke join us,” Kaizer Jr. told the club’s media team.

“The young man has great technical abilities and I think he will fit really well into how we want to approach the game and the kind of football we would like to play going forward.

“Of course, being a youth international and having experienced the Olympics, as well as having many PSL games under his belt, we believe his attributes will benefit the team.”

Fleurs is the club’s 10th signing of the window.

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